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About Gerald P. Word at a glance
Gerald P. Word is a GA Capital Def. based in Atlanta, Georgia. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, real estate, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Georgia (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia (1976), U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (1978), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Middle and Southern Districts of Georgia (1980). Educated at Emory University (J.D., 1975) and West Georgia College (A.B., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Gerald P. Word is a lawyer practicing products liability, criminal law, personal injury (plaintiff) law and 3 other areas of law
- Gerald received a A.B. degree from West Georgia College in 1973, and has been licensed for 51 years
- Gerald practices in Atlanta, GA
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Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gerald P. Word handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Gerald P. Word is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Georgia →
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
Gerald P. Word is one of 214,271 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Georgia →
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Gerald P. Word is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Georgia →
Gerald P. Word is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Georgia →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Gerald P. Word is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Georgia →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Georgia
Practicing law in Georgia. Legal matters in Georgia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Atlanta are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Georgia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Georgia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Georgia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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